Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, The Connection is taking the precautionary measure of postponing all Connection training sessions through mid-April. When we are able to reschedule sessions, we will contact registrants to provide updated information. Thank you for your understanding as we take the measure necessary to ensure the well-being of our participants and staff.
The Connection provides quality training and professional development designed to promote excellence in the human services field. Our Spring/Summer catalog is now available and enrollment is open for all sessions.
Click the cover image below to browse the full training catalog — which includes important information about our policies and registration, and also includes descriptions and presenter information. To register, click on the course titles below and select a training date.
Professional Development Courses:
Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED
March 23, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
April 1, 2020 (4:30 – 8:30pm)
Cancelled: April 6, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: April 14, 2020* (9:30am – 2:00pm)
April 20, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: May 4, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: May 18, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
June 1, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
June 6, 2020 (9:00am – 1:30pm)
June 15, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
June 29, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
July 13, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
July 24, 2020* (9:30am – 2:00pm)
July 27, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: August 10, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: August 24, 2020 (1:30 – 5:00pm)
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
*48 Howe Street, First Floor, New Haven, CT
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: Cultivating a Respectful Workplace
July 23, 2020 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
Mental Health First Aid Training
April 29, 2020* (9:00am – 5:00pm)
May 21 & 27, 2020 (9:00am – 12:30pm) (This will be an online event)
June 24 & 25, 2020 (9:00am – 1:00pm) (This will be an online event)
July 9 & 10, 2020 (9:00am – 1:00pm) (This will be an online event)
August 18 & 19, 2020 (9:00am – 1:00pm) (This will be an online event)
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
*48 Howe Street, First Floor, New Haven, CT
Beyond Grief: Supporting Individuals Through Loss
Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS
March 28, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: April 24, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: May 26, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: June 20, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: July 20, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: August 21, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety
Cancelled: April 8, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: May 9, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: June 9, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: July 7, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Cancelled: August 5, 2020 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
Serving Those Who Serve: Providing Supportive Services to Our Veterans
Essential Skills for the Human Service Professional
Clinical Best Practice Courses:
Providing Care Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
April 30, 2020 (9:30am – 4:30pm)
May 28 & June 4, 2020 (9:30am – 12:30pm)
June 18 & 19, 2020 (9:30am – 12:30pm) (This will be an online event)
July 16 & 17, 2020 (9:30am – 12:30pm) (This will be an online event)
August 20 & 21, 2020 (9:30am – 12:30pm) (This will be an online event)
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
DBT: Helping Clients Learn to Face Difficulties
Understanding Mental Illness: What People & Families Want You to Know
The Intersection of Poverty & Mental Health
Microsoft Training Courses:
Microsoft Excel Part 1: Getting Started with the Basics
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
Microsoft Excel Part 2: Exploring Data and Creating Reports
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
Leadership Development Courses:
Leadership Academy: Becoming a Leader
Leadership Academy: Performance Management
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
Leadership Academy: Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT
Leadership Academy: Team Building Skills
100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, CT